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Do you really know how active you are? Do you know how many flights of stairs you take each day or how many calories you burn? If not, that's where this little gadget comes into play. The Fitbit is a tracker that shows your real-time activity. Your full day's steps, distance, calories burned, stairs climbed, all of it counted and logged, even your sleep (if you want). It's small enough...Read more

"Be Seen, Be Safe" is the motto for San Francisco-based upstart company Halo. Their Halo Belt is a multipurpose light-up LED safety belt, providing high visibility for any night time activity. The red, green, or blue lights operate in two modes; solid and flashing. The battery life lasts up to 75 hours using standard CR2025 batteries. Halo blew their Kickstarter goal out of the water, but if you act quick you can still pre-order...Read more

You Probably Have Too Much Stuff DVD Dead Drop by artist Aram Bartholl Russia's Pussy Riot protesters sentenced to two years Ridesharing for everyone: zimride and lyft Stephen Fry: What I Wish I Knew When I Was 18 “Baby Got Back” sung by the movies Artwork of Geoffrey Chadsey (via booooooom) The life and death of sports fans Have a very nice weekend....Read more

Table bases like tennis hoppers? Sounds iffy but it sure looks good, especially with the copper and marble combinations. You have your choice of small, medium, and large, with three base finishes and two tops, so there's enough options to make sure it works with your room. Tops: • Smoke tempered glass • Honed marble Bases: • Copper - Copper plate on steel • Highlighter Yellow - powder-coated steel •...Read more

If you like loose leaf tea, here's the cup for you. This teacup has tilted base with an inbuilt and removable strainer; brewing your tea simply involves tilting the cup away from the leaves when it has reached the correct strength. Available in Pure Black or Snow White....Read more

If you still rely on paper and pen/pencil to keep your thoughts in order, check out these little notebooks. Perfectly sized for a pocket or small bag, they'll keep your lists neat and tidy. Notebooks include STUFF TO DO, GREAT IDEAS, NOTE TO SELF, and STOCK UP, each $6.00. 3.25 × 5 inches; 50 sheets; matchbook-style cover with gold foil stamping Great Ideas, $6.00...Read more

Another version of this Flat Life Lamp was available a couple of years ago (see 2010 post), but this Anglepoise-like image is a tad more sophisticated. Be sure to check out the Flat Life Clock (shown below) as well (how much do you wish it had an actual alarm function?). Available for pre-order. Approximate ship date: 10/25/2012 Designer: Finn Magee Material: PVC Dimensions: 23.5 x 16.5 x .25 inches Flat...Read more

The current political atmosphere isn't the most friendly, so perhaps these wouldn't be appropriate to wear to work unless you're employed at either party's headquarters. Thoughts on another cufflink pairing: "Trust Me" and "I'm disappointed with politics" ("I'm disappointed with the current political atmosphere" wouldn't fit). Pair includes one cufflink that says "Trust Me" and the other, "I am a Republican" or "I am a Democrat". Approximately 3/4"W x 1/2"H...Read more

This chair isn't new, in fact, it's been around for a couple of years, but for some reason we've missed featuring it. Designed by Shane Schneck for Hay, this chair has a cantilever design that allows for easy stacking. Perhaps more impressively, the lack of two front legs means the seat of the chair can be suspended on a table for easy floor cleaning (see image at designboom). A cross...Read more

Yes, there are a ton of iPhone amplifiers out there. However, this eco-amp is different in that it is made from FSC Certified 100% Post Consumer paper and can be assembled/disassembled as needed. Think of it as an ultra simple and somewhat temporary option for increasing your iPhone's sound output. You can, of course, also recycle it when its lifespan is complete. eco-amp is designed and made in Los Angeles,...Read more

As summer begins to change into fall, a fire pit for warming chilly hands and feet could be in the cards. AK47 has quite a few snazzy options, but they are all towards the higher end of the price spectrum (be prepared to spend around $1500+). One that especially stands out is the Discolo Fire Pit, which has a diameter of almost 4 feet. The base (sold separately) isn't necessary,...Read more

Send a story by mail with these short works printed by Paravion Press. Each title is the size of a postcard and includes an extra page for correspondence to the recipient. Each book is sold with its own envelope for shipping. And, if you happen to be south of Greece on the island of Santorini, drop by Atlantis Books and see Paravion Press in person....Read more

Have you noticed that summer is almost over? If you don't already own a picnic blanket, consider this one from fruitsuper design. It's made from a double-sided, water-repellent fabric and has a shoulder strap with snaps to make rolling it up and carrying it around a breeze. There's also the added bonus of wind-resistant corners (a small but nice detail). Might be a great choice for a backyard get together,...Read more

What do you do when you're serious about beautiful product design and have some money to burn in the kitchen? You snap up the Tools collection by Iittala, that's what. Each piece features oversized handles and is made of stainless steel and aluminium. Prices of each piece below. Manufacturer: Iittala Design: Björn Dahlström, 1998 Tools casserole 8,0 L, $405.00 Tools casserole 5,0 L, $365.00 Tools casserole 4,0 L, $318.00 Tools...Read more

How about a nice slice of Swiss to show off your cheese spread? A composite of acrylic resin and powdered bauxite means the material is similar to marble, so think about chilling it ahead of time to keep your cheeses fresh on the table. If you look closely, you'll see that one hole goes all the way through for easy hanging. And there's no worries about bacteria or odors as...Read more